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Moist Cranberry Lemon Muffins

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These moist cranberry lemon muffins combine fresh lemon zest and juice with tart cranberries for a bright, tender breakfast treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (100g) fresh cranberries (frozen can be used)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (can substitute melted coconut oil)
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream (full-fat recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease your muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. Add vegetable oil, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the cranberries gently to avoid breaking them and bleeding color.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor. Gently fold in cranberries to prevent color bleeding and bitterness. Do not overmix batter to keep muffins tender. Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature or warm briefly before serving.

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